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TIOFLOW

TIOTROPIUM · by SEARLE

DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, INHALANTS Antimuscarinics (inhaled), Anticholinergic SEARLE

Composition

Rotacap: Per cap: Tiotropium (as bromide) 18 mcg

Indications & Dosage

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Adults: 1 rotacap at the same time each day by inhalation. Children: Not recommended.

Precautions

Arrhythmia, heart failure (hospitalisation for moderate to severe heart failure in the previous 12 months), myocardial infarction in the previous 6 months Monitor body-weight, bladder outflow obstruction, paradoxical bronchospasm, prostatic hyperplasia, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma

Interactions

Other anticholinergics.

Side Effects

Constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, GI motility disorder, headache, sinusitis, epistaxis, oropharyngeal, candidiasis, taste disturbance, dysphonia, angle-closure glaucoma, atrial fibrillation, blurred vision, dizziness, GORD, mydriasis, nasopharyngitis, nausea, palpitation, paradoxical bronchospasm, pharyngitis, rash, tachycardia, throat irritation, urinary retention. Rare Dental caries, gingivitis, glossitis, insomnia, stomatitis, dehydration, joint swelling